Jackson, MS vs Renton, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Renton
63.3
#1781 nationally
Renton leads in median household income ($92,292 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 144). Renton leads in walk score (40 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Renton, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 63.3 (#1781) |
| Population | 143,709 | 104,491 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $746,360 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $92,292 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+51.7 |
B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Renton, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$746,360
Population
104,491
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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